Fiat Fiorino (1999)
1999 Fiat Fiorino
CarHunch analysed 668 real MOT records for the 1999 Fiat Fiorino. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1999 Fiat Fiorino has a first-time MOT pass rate of 65.1%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals a vehicle class with meaningful reliability issues. Nearly one in five (19%) have recorded dangerous defects during their MOT history, so thorough inspection by a trusted mechanic is essential before purchase.
At just over 76,000 miles median mileage, these Fiorinos are relatively low-mileage for their age, yet they're still averaging 2.61 failures and 6.7 advisories per test, pointing to age-related wear and neglected maintenance rather than high-use abuse. Before committing to one, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers brake condition, suspension, and fuel system integrity—the three areas where aging Fiorinos most commonly fail.
What to check before buying a 1999 Fiat Fiorino
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (88%) | 590 | 65.7% | 2.52 |
| Petrol (11%) | 75 | 61.2% | 3.33 |
| LPG (0%) | 3 | 65% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1999 Fiat Fiorino vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1999 Fiat Fiorino vehicles fall between 57,287 and 97,243 miles.
1999 Fiat Fiorino — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (14% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2024.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1999 Fiat Fiorino
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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55.4%
Oil leak
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33%
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
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31.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31%
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
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30.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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26.6%
Offside Steering rack gaiter split
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23.4%
Offside Rear fog lamp not working
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999. Counts include advisories and failures.
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